Yamaha XMAX 250 2008 Maintenance Schedule
The 2008 Yamaha XMAX 250 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, spark plugs, valve clearance, air filter, brake fluid, tires, oil and coolant. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
249ccEngine size
35Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Yamaha Motor Genuine Owner's Manual (mirror: bike-parts-yam.com) (this document covers model years 2005–2016): bike-parts-yam.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Line Hose Inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check fuel and vacuum hoses for cracks or damage. |
| Spark Plug Check/Clean | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Replace every 20,000 km | Easy–Moderate | Check condition; clean and regap spark plug. |
| Valve Clearance Inspection | Every 20,000 km (first at 20,000 km) | Advanced | Check valve clearance and adjust. |
| Air Filter Element Replacement | Every 20,000 km (first at 20,000 km) | Easy | Replace air filter element. |
| V-Belt Case Air Filter Element | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Replace every 20,000 km | Easy | Clean V-belt case air filter element; full replace on alternating interval. |
| Front Brake Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check front brake operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage. |
| Front Brake Pad Replacement | See notes | Moderate | Replace front brake pads. |
| Rear Brake Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check rear brake operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage. |
| Rear Brake Pad Replacement | See notes | Moderate | Replace rear brake pads. |
| Brake Hose Inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Check brake hoses for cracks or damage. |
| Wheel Runout Inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) | Moderate | Check wheel runout and for damage. |
| Tire Tread/Damage Inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check tire tread depth and for damage; replace if necessary. |
| Tire Air Pressure Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) | Easy | Check and correct tire air pressure. |
| Wheel Bearing Inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check wheel bearings for looseness or damage. |
| Steering Bearing Check and Lubrication | Every 20,000 km (first at 20,000 km) | Moderate | Check bearing play and steering for roughness; lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. |
| Chassis Fastener Torque Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Make sure all chassis nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. |
| Sidestand/Centerstand Operation Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check sidestand and centerstand operation. |
| Sidestand/Centerstand Lubrication | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate sidestand and centerstand pivots. |
| Sidestand Switch Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) | Easy–Moderate | Check sidestand switch operation. |
| Front Fork Inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) | Moderate | Check front fork operation and for oil leakage. |
| Shock Absorber Inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check shock absorber operation and for oil leakage. |
| Carburetor Idle Speed Adjustment | See notes | Moderate | Adjust engine idling speed. |
| Engine Oil Change | Every 3,000 km (first at 3,000 km) | Easy | Change engine oil (warm engine before draining). |
| Engine Oil Level Check | Every 3,000 km (first at 3,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. |
| Engine Oil Strainer Cleaning | See notes | Moderate | Clean engine oil strainer. |
| Cooling System Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months · Replace every 36 months | Easy–Moderate | Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage. |
| Final Transmission Oil Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check final transmission (gear) case for oil leakage. |
| Final Transmission Oil Change | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Change final transmission gear oil. |
| V-Belt Replacement | Every 20,000 km (first at 20,000 km) | Moderate | Replace CVT drive V-belt. |
| Front/Rear Brake Switch Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check front and rear brake light switch operation. |
| Moving Parts and Cables Lubrication | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate moving parts and control cables. |
| Throttle Grip/Cable Check and Lubrication | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check throttle grip housing and cable free play, adjust if necessary, and lubricate. |
| Muffler/Exhaust Clamp Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy–Moderate | Check muffler and exhaust pipe screw clamp(s) for looseness. |
| Lights/Signals/Switches Check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check operation of lights, signals and switches; adjust headlight beam as necessary. |
| Brake Fluid and Caliper/Master Cylinder Rebuild | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace internal components of brake master cylinders and calipers, and change brake fluid. |
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